Tyler Andrew Yocum's Obituary
Tyler Andrew Yocum was born July 31, 1993 and called home Aug. 13, 2017. Beloved son of Robert and Sharon Yocum, loving brother to William Warren Yocum (wife Debra and son Andrew), Matthew Allen Yocum, and Caitlin Elizabeth Yocum. Also survived by his grandmother Delores Yocum, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tyler graduated from Citrus Valley Christian Academy in 2011. He was employed by Odekirk's Estate Sales since 2014. Tyler was very involved in serving Our Lord, he took several mission trips, he was on Summer Staff at Gleanings for the Hungry for several years, also served on several worship bands, and was active in helping the homeless. He loved music and was very passionate about playing the drums, his last band was called "Fire Walk With Me."
Tyler was also very passionate about people and he showered his love to every one he met. He never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by all. We know that we will see him again as we know he is with Our Lord.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” - Philippians 2:3-4
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” - Romans 8:28
Mass will be held in honor of Tyler Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, 9 a.m. at St. Adelaide Church, 27457 Base Line, Highland.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, 1299 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. at Pierce Brothers-Crestlawn, 11500 Arlington Ave., Riverside.
Memorial Service will follow graveside at noon at The Blessing Center, 760 E. Stuart Ave., Redlands. A potluck reception will follow at The Blessing Center.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Refresh & Renew, a project to provide mobile showers for the homeless. This is something Tyler was passionate about, helping people to improve their circumstances.
Donations can be mailed to Refresh & Renew, PO Box 8662 Redlands, CA 92375 or made online with PayPal at [email protected].
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